Birds

Snowy Owl Invasion

Spectacular Snowy Owls are on the move! In November the owls began moving well south of their usual winter range in Canada, with reports as far south as Kansas. Read more about the phenomenon in this eBird article. And even if you don’t see a Snowy Owl in your state or province during the GBBC you can still appreciate how truly beautiful these birds as you watch this YouTube video about the welcome “invasion.”

Photo credit: Joe Bodeux

For more information on the Snowy Owl, click here.

Counted and Be Counted!

Make sure your local birds are represented in the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count—they won’t count unless YOU do! Save the dates: the 15th annual GBBC takes place February 17-20.Everything you need to know to participate is on the website at www.birdcount.org, including downloadable instructions, FAQs, and a how-to video. Get a regional list of the birds you might see in your area in February so you can brush up on your identification skills ahead of time.